TALLAHASSEE– Florida State hosts No. 5 North Carolina on Saturday at 7:49 p.m. from Doak S. Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Fla. The game between the Seminoles (1-3, 0-3 ACC) and the Tar Heels (3-0, 3-0 ACC) will be shown nationally on ABC. For more on how to see, stream or listen, click here.
Saturday marks FSUs 3rd home video game of the season. They are 1-1 with a loss to Georgia Tech and a victory over Jacksonville State in Tallahassee. The Tar Heels are on the road for just the second time this season, having won at Boston College to open October.
Last week, when FSU lost at Notre Dame, the Fighting Irish were ranked No. 5 in the nation. The only other time that FSU has played top-5 opponents in consecutive weeks was 1980 when the Seminoles played at No. 3 Nebraska on Oct. 4 and then hosted No. 4 Pitt on Oct. 11. In 1991 FSU hosted No. 2 Miami on Nov. 16 and then after an open date played at No. 5 Florida on Nov. 30.
FSU leads the all-time series versus the Tar Heels, 15-3-1, however have lost 2 straight to them, with both of those video games taking place in Tallahassee (2010, 2016). FSU is 7-2-1 general in Tallahassee against North Carolina.
The Seminoles are hosting North Carolina for the third successive time in the series. FSU is just the seventh team in ACC history to play three straight home video games versus a conference challenger. Since Clemson hosted Wake Forest each year from 1983 to 1985.
It marks FSU head coach Mike Norvells very first conference against North Carolina. North Carolina head coach Mack Brown, who is enjoying his second tour of task in Chapel Hill, is searching for his first-ever win versus the Seminoles. Brown is 0-9 all-time against his university, including 0-6 at North Carolina versus the Seminoles.
Half
FSU leads No. 5 North Carolina, 31-7, at the half.
The Seminoles dominated the very first half. They did it with big plays, hitting 4 through the air for a combined 166 yards and another 5 on the ground for 75 lawns. That is 86% of FSUs first-half production.
Quarterback Jordan Travis is 6-for-13, but has 182 passing yards and a passing goal. He also is FSUs leading rusher with 9 brings for 68 backyards and a set of goals (23, 1).
Travis struck several big passes. He connected with Keyshawn Helton two times for 43 yards, consisting of a 39-yard reception. Ontaria Wilson (58 backyards), Preston Daniel (36 yards), Warren Thompson (33 lawns) and Camren McDonald (12-yard goal) each had a reception.
North Carolina put 241 backyards up in the opening half, including 150 rushing lawns. Despite that success, FSUs defense responded to numerous times consisting of a huge fourth-down stand. The Seminoles also obstructed a set of punts, among which caused the very first goal of the game on the next play.
Tar Heels quarterback Sam Howell is 9-for-15 for 91 passing backyards and an interception. The interception was recorded by FSU defensive end Joshua Kaindoh who got between Howell and his designated receiver, plucking the ball out of the air in stride and returning it 25 yards for a touchdown.
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2nd Quarter
0:17 – FSU responses right back. Quarterback Jordan Travis executes the 1-minute drill with precision and fantastic decisions. A perfect 33-yard pass to pass receiver Warren Thompson sets up a 12-yard goal pass to tight end Camren McDonald. FSU goes 75 lawns in 5 plays and just 45 seconds to take a 31-7 lead just before the half.
1:02 – North Carolina gets on the board when running back Javonte Williams scores from a backyard out. It topped off an 8-play, 75-yard drive that took 1:44.
1:16 – Defensive tackle Cory Durden was required targeting on North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell. He was disqualified from the video game for the hit, which stood up after evaluation.
2:46 – Defensive end Joshua Kaindoh gets in between North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell and his designated receiver and makes an interception in stride that he returns 25 backyards for a touchdown. FSU leads 24-0.
3:29 – FSU completes a 9-play, 75-yard drive that takes 3:38 with a 1-yard touchdown run by quarterback Jordan Travis. Secret play was a 39-yard conclusion from Travis to large receiver Keyshawn Helton.
7:07 – North Carolina goes all out on 4th and 1, however is come by a pack of Seminoles led by linebackers Amari Gainer and Emmett Rice.
12:59 – FSU needs to opt for a 24-yard field objective by kicker Ryan Fitzgerald, to take a 10-0 lead. The Seminoles completed an 8-play, 91-yard drive that took 2:57.
14:50 – After a false start by tight end Camren McDonald, FSUs first offensive snap of the 2nd quarter is a 58-yard pass from quarterback Jordan Travis to pass receiver Ontaria Wilson. It was a career-long reception for Wilson.
Quarter
0:00 – FSU ends the opening quarter with a 36-yard pop pass from quarterback Jordan Travis to tight end Preston Daniel. It was the first career reception for Daniel. FSU ended up the quarter with 69 offensive lawns, but more significantly a 7-0 lead.
0:56 – FSU requires a punt and will begin with a very long field. When defensive take on Cory Durden and linebacker DJ Lundy integrated for a sack of North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell, they stopped the North Carolina drive. It was a loss of eight lawns on third down.
5:32 – FSU cant do anything with the obstructed punt. Seminoles go 3-and-out and have to punt it away.
This time protective take on Marvin Wilson got his hand on it. FSU will begin at the 29-yard line.
10:23 – FSU needs to punt after going 3-and-out.
11:25 – North Carolinas second belongings ends with a punt after a 3-and-out.
12:40 – FSU immediately turns their short field position into a 23-yard touchdown run by quarterback Jordan Travis on the very first offensive snap of the game. The Seminoles have a 7-0 lead. Highlight here.
12:47 – FSU forces a punt. It is blocked by running back Jak hi Douglas and returned 18 yards to the 23-yard line by linebacker DeCalon Brooks.
15:00 – FSU kicks off to North Carolina
Anticipated Starting Lineups
Here are the announced starting lineups. They will be upgraded at kickoff:
Defense: DE Joshua Kaindoh, DT Marvin Wilson, DT Robert Cooper, DE Janarius Robinson, Pound Emmett Rice, Pound Stephen Dix Jr., DB Jarvis Brownlee, CB Akeem Dent, S Renardo Green, S Jaiden Lars-Woodbey, CB Asante Samuel Jr
. Notes: It is the first profession start for Dix Jr. and Brownlee.
Offense: QB Jordan Travis, RB LaDamian Webb, RB Jashaun Corbin, WR Ontaria Wilson, WR Warren Thompson, TE Camren McDonald, LT Devontay Love-Taylor, LG Dontae Lucas, C Maurice Smith, RG Baveon Johnson, RT Robert Scott Jr
. Professionals: K Ryan Fitzgerald, P Alex Mastromanno, LS Garrett Murray, LS Grant Glennon, H Tommy Martin
More Pregame Notes
– The game will begin at 7:49 p.m. That is an updated time.
– Those not dressed out consist of: WR Tamorrion Terry, TE Jordan Wilson, OL Zane Herring, DL TJ Davis, DL Jarrett Jackson, DT Fabien Lovett, DT Tru Thompson, CB Jarrian Jones, DB Carlos Becker, DB Demorie Tate, S Hamsah Nasirildeen (all of whom were spotted).
– The first-team offending line, from delegated right, is expected to be Devontay Love-Taylor, Dontae Lucas, Maurice Smith, Baveon Johnson and Robert Scott Jr.
– Linebacker Stephen Dix Jr. seems getting the start over Leonard Warner at middle linebacker.
– Defensive deal with Dennis Briggs is dressed out and heating up. He had opted out previously this season, today appears to have actually returned to the team.
– Defensive deal with Tru Thompson is not warming up. He is not anticipated to be available on the night.
– Defensive back Travis Jay, who has actually missed the previous 2 video games, is dressed out and heating up.
– Defensive back Jarrian Jones was not seen during warm-ups.
– Safety Hamsah Nasirildeen is not dressed out for tonights game.
– One flip chart modification on the depth chart is that broad receiver Jordan Young has replaced Tamorrion Terry on the depth chart and remains in an -or- situation with Warren Thompson and Kentron Poitier.
– Speaking of Terry, he was on the sidelines prior to the game utilizing crutches to get around.
– Prior to pre-game warm-ups, the expectation is that FSU goes with the very same offensive line they chose at Notre Dame. Offensive tackle Darius Washington stays impeded by an injury. Washington is dressed out and readily available on the evening.
– The head referee is Duane Heydt.
– FSU is wearing their standard Garnet and Gold uniforms.
– NFL teams represented on the evening consist of the Chicago Bears, Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers and Jacksonville Jaguars. The Reeses Senior Bowl is also represented.
Pregame Notes.
– Quarterback Jordan Travis, who got banged up last week versus Notre Dame, says he is good to go and 100%.
– Fellow quarterback Chubba Purdy is expected to be available today. If he takes the field, it would mark his debut with the Seminoles.
– FSU will be without starting large receiver Tamorrion Terry, who underwent a knee treatment this week.That surgical treatment was effective. Now the concern is who will step up for FSU with Terry sidelined?
– It stays to be seen if defensive back Hamsah Nasirildeen will make his launching today or if fellow defensive back Travis Jay can return from injury. Another gamer we will be enjoying to see if he is available in pregame is offensive deal with Darius Washington, who missed last week due to an injury. FSUs depth chart, from Monday, for todays game can be found here.
– Another story to watch on in pregame is if FSU makes any proceed defense to shake things up and try to produce better results, as they have actually been awful on that side of the ball through their first 4 video games of the season.
– FSUs chapter of Uplifting Athletes is holding a Touchdown Drive today. For more details on that, click on this link.
Noles247.com will provide updates in the remark section of the article throughout the video game. Updates will include workers notes, injury news, play-by-play, statistics and a lot more.
The only other time that FSU has played top-5 challengers in successive weeks was 1980 when the Seminoles played at No. 3 Nebraska on Oct. 4 and then hosted No. 4 Pitt on Oct. 11. It marks FSU head coach Mike Norvells very first conference versus North Carolina. FSU goes 75 lawns in five plays and just 45 seconds to take a 31-7 lead simply before the half.
FSU ended up the quarter with 69 offending yards, however more notably a 7-0 lead.
12:40 – FSU right away turns their short field position into a 23-yard touchdown run by quarterback Jordan Travis on the very first offensive snap of the game.
